Description
Decadent triple layer chocolate mousse brownies feature a fudgy base, airy mousse filling, and silky ganache. This is a perfect chilled dessert for chocolate lovers that slices beautifully when chilled.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate (for mousse)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for mousse)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for mousse)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 by 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl. Whisk in the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until no dry streaks remain.
- Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Remove the brownies from the oven. Allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Chop the 8 ounces of chocolate for the mousse and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat 1/4 cup of the mousse heavy whipping cream until simmering. Pour it over the chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Whip the remaining 1 1/4 cups of mousse heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture carefully into the whipped cream until the color is uniform.
- Spread the chocolate mousse over the cooled brownie layer. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- Prepare the ganache by pouring the hot topping cream over the chopped topping chocolate. Stir until glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the set mousse layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing with a hot knife.
Notes
- The combination of chewy, fluffy, and smooth layers satisfies every chocolate craving.
- This is an ideal make-ahead treat for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American